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Apolipoprotein
A apolipoprotein is the protein part of a lipoprotein. Apolipoproteins are located on HDL, LDL and triglycerides and play a role in transporting lipoproteins to their destination in the body. Apolipoproteins may have mutations that can contribute to high cholesterol.
Women Often Unaware of Stroke Risk
A survey shows many women who are at risk for stroke are unable to identify many of the risk factors for stroke.
Risk Stratification of Patients With Chest Pain of Unknown Origin
Dual imaging stress echocardiography and CT coronary angiography are both accepted techniques for assessing prognosis in chest pain patients. Which is superior?
Can You Figure Out What is Wrong With This Patient?
What do you think is wrong with this patient? This is the 2nd in a series of of 4 medical student challenge questions.
Roadblock in Treating Stroke Symptoms
New research shows why some people delay seeking treatment for stroke symptoms.
Normal Cholesterol Levels in Children
Cholesterol is not normally something you'd worry about when it comes to your children's health. There are plenty of more pressing problems, or so it seems. But children are at just as much risk as adults of having high cholesterol. It's important to know what the healthy levels are and what you
What Is Bile?
Digestion is an incredibly complex process by which the human body breaks down the food that a person eats into smaller parts that the body can use for processes like cellular respiration. The stomach's role is huge in this process, but of nearly equal importance is the role of the liver and bile. A
How Can You Lower Your Cholesterol?
If you have high cholesterol, cholesterol lowering drugs and treatments can help you reduce your lipids and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Diets Rich in Protein May Help Protect Against Stroke
Study found lean animal proteins like fish showed most benefit
Heart Healthy Diet Menu
As obesity rates continue to rise throughout the world, along with increasing prevalence of Syndrome X--the harbinger of cardiac disaster, individuals need to become increasing conscious of their own heart health. If you have been turning to blind eye to your own dietary practices, there is still ti
ECG Abnormalities and Stroke Incidence
ECG plays an important role in detection of several stroke risk predictors including atrial fibrillation and left ventricular hypertrophy. What other gems can we glean from ECGs?
Orthomolecular Therapy & Treatment for High Cholesterol
Orthomolecular therapy, also known as megavitamin therapy, is based on the theory that if you take large doses of natural nutrients (typically much higher than considered medically necessary), such as vitamins and other supplemental nutritional molecules, tailored to your personal biochemistry, it w
Monkey Stem Cells Offer Hope for Parkinson's
Our 'Close Relatives' Could Provide Important Clues for Treatment, Cure
How Much Omega-3 Fatty Acids Do You Need to Lower Your Lipids?
Omega 3 fatty acids can help lower your lipids, particularly triglycerides, and improve your heart health.
What is a Big Stroke in the Cerebral Cortex?
A large stroke is a stroke that affects the cerebral cortex, the largest part of the brain. Learn what the cerebral cortex does and how a stroke of the cerebral cortex can affect a stroke victim.
Brain 'Pacemaker' Treats Parkinson's
New research confirms that the surgical procedure known as deep-brain stimulation is a more effective treatment for many patients with Parkinson's disease than drug therapy alone.
Drug May Aid Aspirin After Ministroke
Researchers have spotted a drug combination (aspirin and the antiplatelet drug dipyridamole) that may help survivors of ministrokes and minor strokes.
How to Determine Heart Rate on an ECG
It is a relatively easy process to determine the heart rate by correctly reading an ECG chart. Once you have correctly identified the waves, you can quickly and efficiently determine the heart rate. Accurately follow the steps outlined below to master this straightforward process.
How do I Know If the Implanted Demand Pacemaker Is Working?
There are two main types of pacemakers, one of which is the demand pacemaker. A demand pacemaker works by monitoring your heartbeat and emitting electrical pulses to correct a heartbeat that is too slow or too fast. While your doctor will check the function of the device several times every year, yo
Predictive Value of Less Than Moderate Residual Mitral Regurgitation
Mitral regurgitation (MR) after mitral valve repair is assessed by transesophageal echocardiography. What's the clinical significance of mild residual MR for the early outcome of patients post-repair?